Map symbols and direction (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Flashcards
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OS maps represent features using
OS maps represent features using
Standardised symbols
Nature reserve symbol shows
Nature reserve symbol shows
Protected wildlife areas
Place of worship with tower represents
Place of worship with tower represents
Churches/cathedrals with towers
Bridge symbol indicates
Bridge symbol indicates
Crossing points over rivers/railways/obstacles
Non-coniferous trees symbol represents
Non-coniferous trees symbol represents
Deciduous woodland areas
How to handle unfamiliar map symbols in exams
How to handle unfamiliar map symbols in exams
Use map key/legend, never guess
8 main compass points
8 main compass points
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
1:50000 scale means
1:50000 scale means
1cm on map = 50000cm (500m) in real world
1cm on 1:50000 map in real life
1cm on 1:50000 map in real life
500 metres
2cm on 1:50000 map in real life
2cm on 1:50000 map in real life
1 kilometre
Why identify starting point in direction questions?
Why identify starting point in direction questions?
To measure from correct reference feature
Purpose of standardised symbols on OS maps
Purpose of standardised symbols on OS maps
Show complex info clearly & consistently across regions